The NEW Telefonica Gastro Park: First Look
TIJUANA B.C. – Tijuana’s famed Telefonica Gastro Park has something in common with its host city. “Like Tijuana, when we started [Read More]
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Tacos Kokopelli’s New Trick in Tijuana: Tras/Horizonte
Tras/Horizonte chef Guillermo “Oso” Campos’cuisine can be described in many ways, but don’t refer to it as “hipster”. During a [Read More]
Of Bivalves and Bottles in Ensenada
ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA – The 2017 Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo (Festival of Shellfish and New Wines) was held last week in [Read More]
Remembering Ray
VALLE DE GUADALUPE, B.C. – One of my favorite people in the Valle de Guadalupe winemaking community passed away suddenly yesterday. As [Read More]
An Open Letter to Roger Waters: Play our Wall at the San Diego-Tijuana Border
Dear Mr. Waters, My name is Scott Koenig. I write about food and culture in Mexico, with a focus on the state of Baja California — [Read More]
MXCNAS: Elevating Mexico’s Female Chefs
“A (Mexican) woman is born with, grows up with, and develops flavors and aromas. For them, it’s something that nature gave them, only [Read More]
A Gringo in Mexico’s Top 25 Baja Bites 2016
As a San Diego-based writer of Mexican food, culture, and travel, I’m in a fortunate position both geographically and gastronomically. [Read More]
Baja California Cuisine Takes it’s Place on National Stage
MEXICO CITY – Baja California and its cuisine were represented again this year at the World Forum on Mexican Gastronomy (FMGM) held at [Read More]
KISS Army Mobilizes on Southern Border
ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT W. Scott Koenig TIJUANA – Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Estadio Gasmart in Tijuana’s del Cerro [Read More]
Javier Plascencia’s LUPE Opens in the Valle de Guadalupe
VALLE DE GUADALUPE– Forget the Javier Plascencia you think you know: the celebrity chef who appears on national network cooking shows; [Read More]